Positive Psychology

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According to the lecture, what is the focus of positive psychology?

  • Identifying problems in individuals
  • Analyzing external events
  • Understanding what makes people happier (correct)
  • Exploring the causes of sadness

Who is known for the theory of flow, as mentioned in the lecture?

  • Sigmund Freud
  • Ivan Pavlov
  • Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (correct)
  • Carl Jung

According to Csikszentmihalyi, what contributes to happiness?

  • External events and circumstances
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Perception of events and circumstances (correct)
  • Social status and wealth

What, according to the lecture, is a happy life?

<p>A life completely absorbed in what one does (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the lecture suggest about the perception of events and happiness?

<p>Perception of events can lead to happiness or sadness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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